2001. First Printing. 274 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages are lightly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Small pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Unclipped jacket. Minimal edgewear, with mild creasing. Sticker to front panel, and label to rear one.